On the road - Daniel Annetta

Methods and Data
Collection 1
Research question and hypothesis
Method
Will the redesign of a travel guitar that still
establishes similar design cues as a traditional
guitar connect with the user on an emotional,
excitable and passionate level?
If the guitar feels and looks like a full size guitar
then it will allow the user to feel more comfortable
playing it and connect with the guitar on a more
passionate level allowing them to play better.
To be able to find a large group of guitarists to
ask them questions I took to social media where I
could easily collate information and feedback they
gave me. I ask them one simple question to help
understand how to better develop my design:
What is the biggest thing that draws you to a
guitar? The thing that makes you wanna play it
more than the others at first glance. For example it
could be the body shape, colour, the pick ups used,
the feel of the wood or something else.
Aim
The main purpose of this research area is to
understand what makes a user have a connection
with their guitar. To understand what features are
most important to the user and what they look for
when buying a guitar.
Chapter 4: Research Methodology | On the Road: Travelling With Guitars
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